Interviews
Prelude: A Look Inside The Inspirations of Matt Miller’s Lighting Design for Ballet Idaho’s Ghost(Light)
As ballet lovers, it’s easy for us to celebrate the breathtaking skill of dancers, appreciate the defining movement styles of choreographers, and revel in the lush beauty of costume and set design. But unless you are an industry insider, the artistry of the lighting designer can sometimes be lost in the shadows.
Jordana Daumec and Harrison James on National Ballet of Canada’s Return to New York City
We had the opportunity to chat with First Soloist Jordana Daumec and Principal Dancer Harrison James on working with Crystal Pite and David Dawson, touring to New York City, and the unique intricacies of Angel’s Atlas and Anima Animus.
Prelude: A Look Inside The Inspirations of Myles Thatcher’s Ballet COLORFORMS
We continue our Prelude series by exploring Myles Thatcher’s COLORFORMS, a new work the choreographer first premiered as a dance film in San Francisco Ballet’s 2021 digital season, and is now being performed on stage…
Summer and Smoke: Cathy Marston on Transforming Beloved Books into Breathtaking Ballets
The stone angel of the fountain should probably be elevated so that it appears in the interior scenes as a symbolic figure (Eternity) brooding over the course of the play. – Summer and Smoke, Tennessee Williams
Nicolo Fonte On His New Full-Evening Work For BalletX
On the cusp of BalletX’s world premiere of Sidd: A Hero’s Journey, we had the chance to meet with choreographer Nicolo Fonte about his new work. Nicolo, known for his musical and dynamic work that plays with the extremes of the human body…
Ashton Edwards: PNB’S Rising Talent Who Is Breaking Boundaries, Honoring Their Roots, And Forging Their Own Path
Pacific Northwest Ballet corps de ballet dancer Ashton Edwards. Photo © Angela Sterling.Meet Ashton Edwards, an artist currently breaking barriers and forging a path...
